Posted by Jeremy Odom | Auto Accidents, Criminal Appeals
When a drunk driving accident causes injuries to a third party, the driver faces not only likely criminal charges, but… Continue reading Can You Take the 5th in a Civil Lawsuit Arising from a DWI Accident?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | DWI
Most DWI arrests occur when a police officer stops a motorist and orders them to pull over to the side… Continue reading Do the Police Need a Warrant to Arrest Me for DWI If I’ve Returned to My House?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Evidence of domestic violence is often used to enhance a criminal case against a defendant in Texas. For example, Section… Continue reading Is It “Domestic Violence” If I Attack My Roommate?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
Not all traffic violations are dealt with strictly by a ticket. For instance, if a driver accidentally strikes a structure… Continue reading Can I Be Charged with a Crime for Failing to Report an Accident Involving Only Property Damage?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Drug Crime
Although most simple drug charges are handled at the state level, federal prosecutors may get involved when there is evidence… Continue reading Can I Be Convicted of “Intent to Distribute” Drugs Even If the Police Never Found Drugs on Me?
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense
A common problem faced by criminal defendants is the tendency of prosecutors to charge multiple offenses arising from the same… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Texas Defendants’ Sentence Enhancements as “Unconstitutionally Vague”
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | White Collar, White Collar Crime
White collar theft is treated just as seriously in Texas as any other crime. Embezzling money from your employer, for… Continue reading Embezzling from Your Employer Can Lead to Serious Felony Charges
Read MorePosted by Jeremy Odom | Criminal Appeals, Open Container Violation
Open container violations are often a police officer’s gateway into conducting a warrantless search of a motor vehicle. And once… Continue reading Admitting to an Open Container Violation Can Result in Additional Legal Trouble
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Sex Crime
A sex crimes charge in Texas takes on special weight if the defendant has a prior criminal record, even from… Continue reading How a Prior Sex Crimes Conviction Can Land You in Jail for Life
Read MorePosted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
One of the bedrock principles of criminal law is that a person has the right to notice of the charged… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Rejects Vagueness Challenge to Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct Law
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